Physiological effects of awake prone position in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure

Abstract Background The effects of awake prone position on the breathing pattern of hypoxemic patients need to be better understood. We conducted a crossover trial to assess the physiological effects of awake prone position in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. Methods Fifteen patien...

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Main Authors: Domenico Luca Grieco, Luca Delle Cese, Luca S. Menga, Tommaso Rosà, Teresa Michi, Gianmarco Lombardi, Melania Cesarano, Valentina Giammatteo, Giuseppe Bello, Simone Carelli, Salvatore L. Cutuli, Claudio Sandroni, Gennaro De Pascale, Antonio Pesenti, Salvatore M. Maggiore, Massimo Antonelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-023-04600-9